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Indian Health ServiceSupervisory IT Specialist (AB0112) in
Aberdeen, South Dakota

Job Overview

Job Overview

Summary

Become a part of an innovative, dynamic, nationwide organization of dedicated health care providers working to meet the individual health care needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Indian Health Service (IHS) employees are considerate in our care, creative in our approach, enthusiastic about our work and compassionate with our patients.

Our lifestyle is adventurous, community oriented and focused on service and problem solving as part of a professional interdisciplinary team. Join us in improving the health outcomes of 2.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Deputy/Full Assistant to the Director, DIT, and Chief Information Officer, Great Plains Area (GPA) IHS, and provide Area-wide leadership and management in all aspects of Information Technology (IT).

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

Major duties:

Assists the Director, DIT/CIO in the direction of the acquisition, development, enhancement, deployment, support and training for information systems that support health services and business operations at IHS, Tribal, and Unban health programs.

Assists the Director, DIT/ CIO in the advisement to the Deputy Director of Management Operations, GPA IHS and senior GPA IHS leadership on effective, efficient, and successful IT strategies.

In support of the Director, DIT/CIO conducts Workforce Development, Project and Performance Management, including supervision of staff and management of the budget, contracts, grants and other agreements; and development of work plans and performance evaluation criteria. Ensures that subordinates achieve Agency goals.

Manages the activities of the GPA IHS Information Technology Investment Review Board (ITIRB) and enforces GPA IHS compliance with HHS Capital Planning and Investment Control policies as required by the Ginger-Cohen Act and related legislation and regulations.

Supervisory Status

Yes

Promotion Potential

13

Travel Required

Occasional Travel

Occasional travel may be required for training and/or other work related duties.

Relocation Authorized

Yes

Relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if you are a current Federal Employee. You will be required to sign a one year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one year service agreement may result in repayment of relocation expenses.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):Experience:Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training.

The individual must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
1 .Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
2.Customer Services - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services
3.Oral Communication -Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

and

Specialized Experience for GS-13 -Candidate must have one year of Specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

Experience providing technical oversight and advisement to executive management in regards to critical, enterprise-level projects that are national in scope, and contributes to the mission of providing complex services by shaping the underlying IT architectures and infrastructures.

Experience analyzing, evaluating and proposing recommendations on the integration of IT concepts, principles, and solutions to enhance and optimize on existing enterprise architecture for a healthcare organization.

Experience managing IT (Information Technology) project activities and resources to achieve project objectives and milestones for a healthcare organization.

Experience leading, developing policy, and implementing IT strategies, concepts and guidelines for the efficient and effective management of an organization-wide healthcare IT and customer-support service program.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: Monday, August 28, 2017

Security Clearance

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Additional Information

Additional Information

What To Expect Next

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources (HR) office posting this announcement.

You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to provide status updates for applicants. You can elect to activate the status updates from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BENEFITS

You can review our benefits at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/PayandBenefits

Other Information

This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: http://www.usphs.gov/

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which annual leave is earned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Security Clearance: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. You will receive instructions on how to obtain and submit fingerprints and background investigation documentation. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Selectee(s) are required to have a viable bank account at a financial institution for electronic direct deposit of salary payment

IHS - Operated Properties are tobacco free

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/476468200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.